DR Power 42 Lawn Mower Deck - Manual (Page 8)

8 DR ® 42" LAWN MOWER DECK
Chapter 3: Operating DR 42" LAWN MOWER DECK
For more specific information on the proper operation of the Field and Brush Mower, Refer to your DR Field and Brush Mower
Safety and Operating Instructions Manual.
Engaging the Lawn Deck Blades
5. Hold down the Operator Presence Lever (Figure 1) of your DR Field and Brush Mower.
6. Engage the Blades by pulling up on the Blade Engage/Disengage Knob.
NOTE: If you pull up on the Blade Engage/Disengage Knob before holding down the Operator Presence Lever, the engine will shut off.
Stopping the Lawn Deck Blades
1. Disengage the Blades by pushing down on the Blade Engage/Disengage
Knob.
NOTE: Releasing the Operator Presence Lever will cause the engine to shut off but
always remember to push down on the Blade Engage/Disengage Knob before trying
to start the Engine again.
Adjusting the Cutting Height
1. To change height settings, remove the Clevis Pin and re-position the Cutting
Height Adjustment Lever. After adjusting to a new height, re-insert the
Clevis (Figure 9).
NOTE: You can adjust the cutting height of the Mower Deck in 1/2" increments.
The Clevis Pin prevents accidental dislodging of the Cutting Height Adjustment Lever
over rough terrain.
Obstacle Tips
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Always check your work area before mowing and remove any debris that might tangle or damage the machine.
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If you do run into debris and the Mower Deck becomes tangled, turn off the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire(s)
before attempting to untangle the machine.
Always disengage the blades of the DR 42" Lawn Mower Deck before shifting into reverse.
Clevis
Pin
Figure 9
Cutting Height
Adjustment Lever
Always disengage the Blades of the DR 42 " Lawn Mower Deck before
adjusting the cutting height.
The mower engine's power can easily throw stones, sticks, and other debris at great velocity, which could cause personal injury or
property damage. Never run the machine over gravel driveways or over loose stones or mulch with the mower deck blades
spinning.